2000 Daewoo Lanos vs. 1996 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, 2000 Daewoo Lanos is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Pontiac Sunfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Pontiac Sunfire would be higher. At 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2000 Daewoo Lanos. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 2000 Daewoo Lanos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 196 kg more than 2000 Daewoo Lanos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daewoo Lanos. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daewoo Lanos.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Daewoo Lanos | 1996 Pontiac Sunfire | |
Make | Daewoo | Pontiac |
Model | Lanos | Sunfire |
Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1348 cc | 2201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2650 mm |